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Analyze the poem's use of figurative language.
The night was a blanket of fog that smothered the town

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This poem uses figurative language to depict a thick, smothering fog that envelopes the town. The author uses the metaphor of a blanket to suggest a heavy feeling of oppression from the fog. Additionally, the image of the fog 'smothering' the town conveys a sense of the pervasive and oppressive nature of the fog. The juxtaposition of what should be a calming and comforting image with one of fear and danger helps to create a powerful and unique atmosphere.